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Which of these is a bird emergency?

Ongoing bleeding is an emergency.

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  1. Ongoing bleeding ✔
  2. Preening after a bath
  3. Eating its pellets

Why: Merck says ongoing bleeding of any kind, especially from a wing, beak or foot, is an emergency. Call the vet and go right away.

Huh, didn't know that: A bird that is huddled, weak, unresponsive or lying on the cage bottom is also an emergency.

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Answer: Ongoing bleeding. Merck says ongoing bleeding of any kind, especially from a wing, beak or foot, is an emergency. Call the vet and go right away.

  1. Injuries and Accidents of Pet Birds (Merck Veterinary Manual) www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/disorders-and-diseases-of-birds/injuries-and-accidents-of-pet-birds
    Ongoing bleeding of any kind, but noticed especially from the wing, beak, or foot, is an emergency.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Injuries and Accidents of Pet Birds (Merck Veterinary Manual) www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/disorders-and-diseases-of-birds/injuries-and-accidents-of-pet-birds
    If your bird is huddled, weak, unresponsive, or lying on the cage bottom, this is an emergency.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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